Red Sox Rumors, News, Opinion - This week:
Ellsbury, Lester shine for Red Sox
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
Jacoby Ellsbury clubbed two homers and drove in three runs, and Jon Lester allowed just one unearned run over 2 2/3 innings in the Sox's 8-6 loss to the Rays on Wednesday....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 5PM 03/10/2010
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Nomar No More
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From The Hot Corner:
Nomar Garciaparra signed a one-day contract with the Sox and officially announced his retirement from baseball as a member of the Boston nine today. The link below has a nice article and embedded video.
To join in on the mush-fest, Nomar was hands down my favorite Sox player for the longest time, and I was sad to see him leave the team in 2004...
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- The Hot Corner @ 2PM 03/10/2010
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Mattingly hints at becoming Torre's replacement
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From ProJo Blog:
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- On his first day as Dodgers interim manager, hitting coach Don Mattingly confirmed Wednesday that the team has made overtures about him eventually becoming Joe Torre's permanent replacement.
With Torre en route to Taiwan to manage a Dodgers split squad for three exhibition games, Mattingly is in charge of the team...
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- ProJo Blog @ 2PM 03/10/2010
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Rays pitcher injured when Adrian Beltre's bat shatters
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From ProJo Blog:
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price left today's spring-training game against the Red Sox when a piece of shattered bat struck him in his right hand (that's his non-pitching hand). He left with the hand wrapped in a towel, and suffered an abrasion.
Price had been pitching to new Red Sox acquisition Adrian Beltre. ...
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- ProJo Blog @ 2PM 03/10/2010
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2010 Prospect Previews: Arms Watch List
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From SoxProspects.com:
Today's edition of the series features three players who currently project to pitch in the upper levels of the Red Sox system. All three hard-throwing pitchers will look to continue to sharpen their arsenals, with an eye on pushing themselves closer to a potential contributing role at the major league level down the line.Richie LentzPosition: Relie...
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- SoxProspects.com @ 11AM 03/10/2010
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Nomar retires as a Red Sox before joining ESPN
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From ProJo Blog:
Nomar is back, once and for all. Today the Sox announced that Garciaparra, who was once the toast of town and was then just as quickly forgotten as the team won a World Series without him, has signed a one-day contract with Boston that will allow him to retire as a Red Sox.
"From the first day I had the thrill of putting on a Red Sox un...
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- ProJo Blog @ 11AM 03/10/2010
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Nomar Garciaparra Comes Back Home
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From Sawx Blog:
Nomar addresses Fenway Park last year on his return. Seeing Nomar retire as a Boston Red Sock today is a akin to watching a Sunshower. It leaves me feeling both happy and sad. I only bought one ticket last year......
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- Sawx Blog @ 11AM 03/10/2010
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Wakefield sharp as Sox blank Marlins
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield was effective over three scoreless innings, giving up two hits while fanning one as the Red Sox pounded the Marlins, 9-0, on Tuesday in Jupiter, Fla....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 7PM 03/09/2010
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Sox's Hermida enjoys Marlins reunion
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
Sporting a beard and a new uniform, former Marlins outfielder Jeremy Hermida, now with the Red Sox, enjoyed a successful return to Roger Dean Stadium on Tuesday afternoon....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 6PM 03/09/2010
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Pedroia, Scutaro quickly form tight bond
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
They are the diminutive duo for sure, but the listed heights of Dustin Pedroia (5-foot-9) and Marco Scutaro (5-10) hardly do justice to how big the new double-play combo will be for the Red Sox....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 6PM 03/09/2010
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Fort Report: Dominican Academy graduates six
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From SoxProspects.com:
Most minor leaguers are in camp now, with a few still getting time with the major league club in Grapefruit League action since my last report, including Brett Harper, Jeremy Hazelbaker, Jason Place, and Scott Patterson. Blake Maxwell also travelled with the team as an extra today, but didn't get into the game. No major transactions yet, but look f...
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- SoxProspects.com @ 5PM 03/09/2010
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Wakefield sharp in first spring start
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
In his first spring start, Tim Wakefield was effective over three scoreless innings, giving up two hits while fanning one as the Red Sox pounded the Marlins, 9-0, on Tuesday in Jupiter, Fla....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 5PM 03/09/2010
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Red Sox take down Marlins 9-0 as Wakefield cruises
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From ProJo Blog:
Tim Wakefield keeps rolling on, looking healthy as a 43-year-old knuckleball pitcher possibly could despite offseason back surgery. Wakefield's knuckler eluded the Florida Marlins over three scoreless innings today here in Jupiter, setting the tone for a 9-0 Boston win.
Wakefield was so efficient in dispatching the Marlins that he neede...
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- ProJo Blog @ 4PM 03/09/2010
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With Apologies to Boof...
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From Surviving Grady:
...the single greatest name to come out of Sox spring training, at least as far as I'm concerned, is Randor Bierd, who spent the 2009 season toiling in Pawtucket.
Can't you just see that as the handle of the heavy in a James Bond film?
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- Surviving Grady @ 2PM 03/09/2010
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Hal Steinbrenner: No extensions for Jeter, Rivera
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From ProJo Blog:
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hal Steinbrenner says the New York Yankees won't alter their policy against contract extensions and will deal with Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi after the season.
Speaking Tuesday following a news conference to announce details of the first bowl game at new Yankee Stadium, the team's managing general partne...
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- ProJo Blog @ 1PM 03/09/2010
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Red Sox at Marlins, 1:05 p.m.: Wake takes the hill
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From ProJo Blog:
JUPITER, FL -- The Sox crossed Florida today to take on the Marlins here at Roger Dean Stadium, where Tim Wakefield will look to ramp up for the season with a three-inning performance. Wakefield is no lock for a crowded rotation that also includes hopefuls Daisuke Matsuzaka and Clay Buchholz, and every healthy start he delivers makes his case fo...
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- ProJo Blog @ 12PM 03/09/2010
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Epstein ranked as second-best GM in MLB
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From ProJo Blog:
Tim Marchman of Sports Illustrated has Theo Epstein, right, ranked second in between Tampa's Andrew Friedman (first) and Brian Cashman (third) on his ranking of Major League general managers.
On Epstein:
"Among baseball's really big spenders, the Red Sox are the most effici...
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- ProJo Blog @ 11AM 03/09/2010
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2010 SoxProspects.com Preseason All-Stars
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From SoxProspects.com:
SoxProspects.com has compiled its Preseason All-Star Team for the 2010 season. Players are nominated at each position by the SoxProspects staff, and then the SoxProspects community votes on those nominated players. Voting took place from March 1-7, 2010. Without further ado, here are your picks for the 2010 SoxProspects.com Preseason All-Stars:C- L...
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- SoxProspects.com @ 8PM 03/08/2010
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2010 SoxProspects Preseason All-Stars
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From SoxProspects.com:
SoxProspects.com has compiled its Preseason All-Star Team. Players are chosen through staff nominations, followed by voting from the general SoxProspects community. Without further ado, here are your picks for the 2010 SoxProspects Preseason All-Stars:C- Luis ExpositoAfter starting the 2009 season in Single-A Salem, Exposito was promoted to Portl...
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- SoxProspects.com @ 7PM 03/08/2010
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Fort Myers Fluff
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From The Hot Corner:
Here's a good piece from Gordon Edes on Pedroia. Like the issues with J.D. Drew's child several years ago, it's always eye-opening to connect with the lives of professional athletes off the field. I feel like this is one of those only-in-spring-training-because-we-don't-really-care-about-Tug-Hulett fluff pieces, but I know everyone (self included) ...
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- The Hot Corner @ 7PM 03/08/2010
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Iglesias savors first homer with Boston
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
His Red Sox career is in its infancy, so Jose Iglesias doesn't have many memorable moments in his career. He added perhaps his first one on Monday afternoon in a Grapefruit League contest against the St. Louis Cardinals....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 7PM 03/08/2010
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Young Reddick more comfortable with Sox
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
Josh Reddick spent just 27 games in the Majors in 2009, but the prospect gained valuable experience from the call-up, getting to know his big league teammates and learning to be more selective....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 7PM 03/08/2010
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Red Sox sign 13 to contracts for 2010
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
The number 13 was a lucky one for the Red Sox on Monday. That was the number of players the team announced it had signed to contracts for the 2010 season. No details on the terms of the contracts were disclosed....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 5PM 03/08/2010
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Beckett throws three perfect innings, Sox pitchers have spring no-no going through 5
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From ProJo Blog:
Josh Beckett delivered as usual today, throwing three perfect innings in his third spring training start to keep the St. Louis Cardinals at bay here at City of Palms Park. The Sox haven't allowed a hit yet, and lead 2-0 through after the fifth.
Beckett struck out three, and said he felt like his timing was strong, particularly as he wor...
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- ProJo Blog @ 3PM 03/08/2010
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Red Sox agree to terms with 13 players
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From ProJo Blog:
The Red Sox have agreed to one-year contracts with the 13 young, non-arbitration eligible players on their 40-man roster,
Pitchers Daniel Bard, Michael Bowden, Clay Buchholz, Felix Doubront, Dustin Richardson and Ramon A. Ramirez all agreed to deals, as did catchers Mark Wagner and Dusty Brown, infielders Aaron Bates, Tug Hulett and Jed...
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- ProJo Blog @ 2PM 03/08/2010
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Q&A with Drake Britton
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From SoxProspects.com:
This year's Q&A schedule kicks off with Drake Britton, presently the 28th-ranked prospect in the organization by SoxProspects.com. Britton was selected by the Red Sox in the 23rd round pick of the 2007 draft out of Tomball High School in Texas. He signed late in 2007, ultimately making his pro debut with Lowell in June 2008 at the age of 19. But ...
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- SoxProspects.com @ 11AM 03/08/2010
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2010 Prospect Previews: Luis Exposito and Jason Place
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From SoxProspects.com:
This installment of the series features two players that will spend the majority of the 2010 season with the Portland Sea Dogs. Both players are looking to continue to refine their skills with an eye on making a push to Triple-A.Luis ExpositoPosition: Catcher2009 Teams: Salem Red Sox/Portland Sea Dogs2010 Projected Team: Portland Sea DogsOpening Da...
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- SoxProspects.com @ 11AM 03/08/2010
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Outfielder Daeges sent down to minor league camp
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From ProJo Blog:
Zach Daeges' miserable year continues. The onetime outfield prospect's time in big league camp is over, without his having even swung a bat.
Daeges, 26, who missed almost all of last season with an ankle injury suffered in spring training, was invited to big league camp this year with a chance to show that he's ready to be one of the fi...
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- ProJo Blog @ 11AM 03/08/2010
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Epstein ranked as third-best GM in MLB
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From ProJo Blog:
Tim Marchman of Sports Illustrated has Theo Epstein ranked third in between Tampa's Andrew Friedman (first) and Brian Cashman (third) on his ranking of Major League general managers.
On Epstein:
"Among baseball's really big spenders, the Red Sox are the most efficient, or, if you prefer, the least wasteful. It's difficult to avoi...
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- ProJo Blog @ 11AM 03/08/2010
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Homegrown Kelly impresses Red Sox
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
Amid family and friends in the stands, Casey Kelly pitched against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. His innings were the seventh and eighth, and he gave up no hits and a walk while striking out one to earn the victory in a game the Red Sox won, 5-4....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 7PM 03/07/2010
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Red Sox take down Orioles 5-4 as prospect Kelly plays hometown hero
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From ProJo Blog:
SARASOTA, FL -- Casey Kelly's homecoming couldn't have gone any better if he had written the script himself. The 20-year-old Sarasota native entered today's game agaist in the 7th inning trailing by three runs, and threw two hitless innings to hold off the Baltimore Orioles long enough, for his catcher, Mark Wagner, to deliver a game-winning hom...
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- ProJo Blog @ 6PM 03/07/2010
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Buchholz's focus? Taking care of business
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
The Red Sox have six starters who should be in any Major League team's starting rotation, yet only five available spots. So Clay Buchholz is having a strangely in-between type of Spring Training....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 6PM 03/07/2010
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Wake Wins Round One
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From Fenway West:
In the battle for the fifth spot in the rotation, Tim Wakefield pulled ahead of Clay Buchholz today. Buchholz struggled in his first two innings of spring. He gave up three runs on five hits including a homer and walked two batters. It is very early in spring training an starts like this one do not matter m...
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- Fenway West @ 4PM 03/07/2010
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Red Sox trail Orioles 3-1 in 5th - Buchholz knocked around
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From ProJo Blog:
Clay Buchholz was smacked around a little in his first spring training start of the season, issuing two walks and allowing five hits, including a home run to Nick Markakis, in his two innings of work.
The Sox got one back in the second inning against Oriole pitcher Jeremy Guthrie, when third baseman Yamaico Navarro grounded out with the...
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- ProJo Blog @ 3PM 03/07/2010
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Dice-K takes strides with side session
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
While the Red Sox were on the bus to Sarasota for a matchup with the Orioles, right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka took another step forward in his rehab, throwing his first full-fledged side session of camp....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 3PM 03/07/2010
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Matsuzaka could be ready to pitch around the 18th
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From ProJo Blog:
Daisuke Matsuzaka looked healthy again today throwing a bullpen session, and Sox think that the injured pitcher could be ready to pitch in a game situation around March 18, manager Terry Francona said.
The 18th itself is an off day, so Matsuzaka may actually end up throwing near to that date, perhaps the 17th against the Mets in Ft. Mye...
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- ProJo Blog @ 1PM 03/07/2010
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Varitek leaves team for personal reasons
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From ProJo Blog:
Jason Varitek has left the team briefly for personal reasons, manager Terry Francona acknowledged. Varitek has not been present the past two days, and last played March 3.
Francona said that the longtime Sox catcher had some things he had to take care of at home, and the team respected his needs.
"We just told him to handle what...
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- ProJo Blog @ 12PM 03/07/2010
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2010 Organization Outlook: Middle Infielders
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From SoxProspects.com:
Up the middle, the story remains the same in the Red Sox organization: lots of intriguing players at shortstop, not so many at second. This is not without reason though – players who enter the system as shortstops are given every opportunity to stay there, whether they project as shortstops down the line or not. Among the shortstops in the system, ...
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- SoxProspects.com @ 11AM 03/07/2010
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Sox head to Sarasota to take on Orioles; Buchholz, Kelly to pitch
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From ProJo Blog:
The Sox piled into the team bus today and hit the road to Sarasota this morning to take on the Baltimore Orioles at their new spring home at Ed Smith Field.
The Sox split a pair of games Saturday, beating the Minnesota Twins 9-3 and falling to the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4.
Today, Clay Buchholz gets his first start of the spring , foll...
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- ProJo Blog @ 11AM 03/07/2010
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Out of order
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From Boston Herald:
There's obviously more to baseball than pure numbers, but that doesn't mean we can't have a little...
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- Boston Herald @ 12AM 03/07/2010
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Don't Even Think It
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From Surviving Grady:
Fenway Park. Boston, Mass. Home of The Green Monster, Sweet Caroline and Dirty Water. Traditions. Just because this anti-Semite neanderthal got his sorry ass kicked out of New York, let's not even consider the possibility of ever having him perform...
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- Surviving Grady @ 11PM 03/06/2010
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Little Papi Wants $5 Million Deal
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From Fenway West:
David Ortiz's son is swinging the bat well and looking for a $5 million deal. Teams might shy away from signing a 5 year old though. Watch below:
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- Fenway West @ 8PM 03/06/2010
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Hale adjusting to role on bench
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
With Red Sox manager Terry Francona graciously volunteering to take the bus ride north to Port Charlotte, Fla., to face the Rays on Saturday, bench coach DeMarlo Hale had the opportunity to mind the store back home for the other split-squad game against the Twins....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 8PM 03/06/2010
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Doubront looks sharp in loss to Rays
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
Felix Doubront looked sharp in two innings of work in the Red Sox's 6-4 loss to the Rays on Saturday, allowing no runs and no hits while walking one and striking out Carl Crawford, Ben Zobrist and Pat Burrell....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 5PM 03/06/2010
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Lackey quick and efficient in spring debut, Sox split squads win 9-3, lose 6-4
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From ProJo Blog:
John Lackey made his much-anticipated debut in a Red Sox uniform this afternoon against the Minnesota Twins, and the brief outing went about as well as it possibly could have. Lackey was strong and efficient over two innings of work, setting down the six Twins batters he faced in order. He struck out one, and got the rest on three easy grounders...
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- ProJo Blog @ 4PM 03/06/2010
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Red Sox look forward to Lackey in action
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
Still about a month from making his first official start for the Red Sox, John Lackey will have a soft launch of sorts on Saturday afternoon, when he makes his Grapefruit League debut at City of Palms Park against the Twins....
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- RedSox.com/MLB.com @ 4PM 03/06/2010
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Lackey quick and efficient in spring debut, Sox lead 2-0
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From ProJo Blog:
John Lackey made his much-anticipated debut in a Red Sox uniform this afternoon against the Minnesota Twins, and the brief outing went about as well as it possibly could have. Lackey was strong and efficient over two innings of work, setting down the six Twins batters he faced in order. He struck out one, and got the rest on three easy grounders...
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- ProJo Blog @ 3PM 03/06/2010
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Red Sox Lineup 3/6 vs Rays (SS)
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From Fenway West:
1. Scutaro, SS
2. Pedroia, 2B
3. Youkilis ,1B
4. Beltre, 3B
5. Reddick, RF
6. Anderson, DH
7. McDonald, LF
8, Lin ,CF
9. Wagner, C
Doubront, SP
(Fenway West @ 2PM)
Read the full article @ Fenway West
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- Fenway West @ 2PM 03/06/2010
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Red Sox Lineup 3/6 vs Twins (SS)
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From Fenway West:
1. Cameron, CF
2. Hall, 3B
3. Drew, RF
4. Ortiz, DH
5. Hermida, LF
6. Exposito, C
7. Bates, 1B
8. Sanchez, SS
9. Velazquez, 2B
Lackey, SP
(Fenway West @ 1PM)
Read the full article @ Fenway West
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- Fenway West @ 1PM 03/06/2010
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Lackey's debut on tap for 1:05 vs. Twins
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From ProJo Blog:
There's a lot of anticipation around City of Palms Park today, as the most expensive addition to the Boston roster makes his Sox spring debut in a split-squad game this afternoon. John Lackey, the $82.5 million man, will start against the Minnesota Twins and is expected to pitch two innings.
The lineup for that game is as follows:
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- ProJo Blog @ 1PM 03/06/2010
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Sox looking forward to Lackey in action
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From RedSox.com/MLB.com:
Still about a month from making his first official start for the Red Sox, John Lackey will have a soft launch of sorts on Saturday afternoon, when he makes his Grapefruit League debut at City of Palms Park against the Twins....
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